The Bulk Rename Utility Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Bulk Rename Utility in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Bulk Rename Utility
The Insider’s Guide
Windows file renamer with many criteria, free for home use
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from Bulk Rename Utility’s own pages.
Made by TGRMN Software · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Bulk Rename Utility’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Bulk Rename Utility’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 17 of the 96 other desktop utilities we grade
Bulk Rename Utility renames many files and folders at once using add, replace, insert, case, numbering and extension rules, with a preview before anything changes. It can also use EXIF photo data, MP3 ID3 tags and Windows file properties in names. It is free for private use at home and licensed for business use.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Bulk Rename Utility, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Many rename rules have to be learned before the preview looks right.
- 1
Best for renaming many files at once on Windows
Bulk Rename Utility renames files in bulk with rules, previews and metadata, and is free for personal use at home.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $24.95 per user for a Home / Academic license, $92.95 for a commercial license.
- 3
There is a free plan
Free of charge for personal, private use at home.
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
Flexible renaming rules
Adds, replaces and inserts text, converts case, adds auto-numbers and removes or changes extensions.
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Preview before renaming
Shows a detailed preview of the new names before any file is changed.
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Photo and media metadata
Renames photos from EXIF data, MP3s from ID3 tags and other files from Windows file properties.
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A 2.4 GPA, above 17 of 96
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Your call
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
Bulk Rename Utility at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $24.95 per user for a Home / Academic license, $92.95 for a commercial license
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- TGRMN Software
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for renaming many files at once on Windows
Bulk Rename Utility renames files in bulk with rules, previews and metadata, and is free for personal use at home. It runs on Windows only, and every computer used for business needs a $92.95 licence.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Free for home use, $24.95 once for a Home or Academic licence, but $92.95 per computer for business, against a utilities one-time middle of $21.99. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free of charge for personal, private use at home; business use needs a licence. |
| Features | B | Rule-based renaming, previews, photo and media metadata, folders and timestamps; the listing names no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Many rename rules have to be learned before the preview looks right. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only, with no Mac or Linux version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Bulk Rename Utility is for
- Fits if you rename photos or files in bulk on a Windows PC at home
- Works for people who want to preview every change before it happens
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you use a Mac or Linux, as it is Windows only
- Pricey if you use it at work, at $92.95 per computer, one for each machine
- Watch out: yearly maintenance with updates and priority support is an add-on from $29.95
- Watch out: any business, company or government use needs a commercial licence on every computer
Good to know
Good for
- Photographers and music collectors who rename files from embedded metadata
- Anyone renaming large batches of files on a Windows PC
Worth knowing
- Runs on Windows only, with no Mac or Linux version.
- Business and commercial use needs a paid license for each computer where it is installed.
- Yearly maintenance with updates and priority support is an add-on, starting at $29.95 for one item.
- The vendor's prices can be shown in other currencies at checkout; the figures here are the US dollar ones.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$24.95
To start. There is a free plan too
Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24.95 per user for a Home / Academic license, $92.95 for a commercial license.
Free of charge for personal, private use at home; business use needs a licence.
Home use
$0
Free for personal, private use at home; a business, company or commercial use needs a commercial license.
Home / Academic license
$24.95
per user, one-time
Unlocks all features, including JavaScript renaming, for home or school and university use. $22.95 each for 2 to 5 users and $19.95 each for 6 or more.
Commercial license
$92.95
per computer, one-time
Required for each computer in a business, company, government or commercial use. $63.95 each for 2 to 5 computers and $49.95 each for 6 or more.
The free plan
Free of charge for personal, private use at home.
Read from bulkrenameutility.co.uk on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Windows file renamer with many criteria, free for home use. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, file management.
Rule-based renaming, previews, photo and media metadata, folders and timestamps; the listing names no gap in the core job.
- Flexible renaming rules
- Adds, replaces and inserts text, converts case, adds auto-numbers and removes or changes extensions.
- Preview before renaming
- Shows a detailed preview of the new names before any file is changed.
- Photo and media metadata
- Renames photos from EXIF data, MP3s from ID3 tags and other files from Windows file properties.
- Folders and sub-folders
- Processes whole folders and their sub-folders, not just a single list of files.
- Timestamp changes
- Changes files' creation and modification times.
- JavaScript renaming
- Scripted renaming is unlocked by a home/academic or commercial license.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Bulk Rename Utility is made by TGRMN Software.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
17/96
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
Bulk Rename Utility's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 17 of the 96 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 17.
It stands best on features (B, above 69 of 96) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 97 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. Bulk Rename Utility’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 10 of 96
- BFree plan and trialAbove 42 of 96
- BFeaturesAbove 69 of 96
- CEase of useAbove 4 of 96
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 96
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
Bulk Rename Utility sits between: not beyond making, and not a weekend's work either. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
What you could not
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Bulk Rename Utility’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Files, Total Commander, Directory Opus and XYplorer
The 4 tools Bulk Rename Utility is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Files
Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane.
- Files is open source, according to its own site.
- Files also covers file compression.
- 2.8GPA
Total Commander
Free trial · from €42 one-time
Two-pane file manager for Windows with FTP and archive tools.
- Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan. Total Commander does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Total Commander lists an Android app.
- Total Commander can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.2GPA
Directory Opus
Free trial · from $89 one-time
Highly configurable file manager that replaces Windows Explorer.
- Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan. Directory Opus does not, though it has a free trial.
- Directory Opus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Directory Opus also covers file compression.
- 2.4GPA
XYplorer
Free trial · from $34.95 one-time
Portable tabbed file manager for Windows with scripting.
- Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan. XYplorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- XYplorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Bulk Rename Utility free?
Bulk Rename Utility has a free plan. Free of charge for personal, private use at home.
How much does Bulk Rename Utility cost?
Bulk Rename Utility lists 3 plans. Home use: $0.
What platforms does Bulk Rename Utility work on?
Bulk Rename Utility is available on Windows.
Does Bulk Rename Utility have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Bulk Rename Utility is listed for Windows.
Does Bulk Rename Utility have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Bulk Rename Utility is listed for Windows.
Is Bulk Rename Utility open source?
Bulk Rename Utility is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Bulk Rename Utility work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Bulk Rename Utility?
Bulk Rename Utility is made by TGRMN Software.
What are the alternatives to Bulk Rename Utility?
The closest alternatives to Bulk Rename Utility in our directory are Files, Total Commander, Directory Opus and XYplorer.
How does Bulk Rename Utility compare with other desktop utilities?
Bulk Rename Utility's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 17 of the 96 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 17.
Could I make my own version of Bulk Rename Utility?
It depends on the utility: a converter or a calculator is an afternoon.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Bulk Rename Utility’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Bulk Rename Utility's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by TGRMN Software. Prices change, so check bulkrenameutility.co.uk before you buy.
Part 07 · About
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Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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